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DNWS commandant retires, reflects upon 30 years of service

Col. Mark E. Bowen (right) relinquishes command in 2013 of the 39th Maintenance Squadron at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, after his first command tour. Bowen then assumed command of the 52nd Munitions Maintenance Group at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, before becoming the 30th commandant of the Defense Nuclear Weapons School at Kirtland AFB, N.M. in 2016. Bowen concluded his 30-year Air Force career in a ceremony Aug. 28, 2020, serving the last four as DNWS commandant. Maj. Gen. Christopher E. Craige, commander of the Air Force Personnel Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, presided at the retirement ceremony. Craige (left) also presided when Bowen relinquished command of the 39th Maintenance Squadron in 2013. Bowen said having the opportunity to command twice and be a commandant were highlights of his career. (Courtesy photo)

PHOTO BY: John Cochran
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CAMERA

Canon EOS REBEL T3i

LENS

EF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

640

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